Phrases/terms that need to be retired immediately (1 Viewer)

[Aerial Assault]

I'm also tired of the unnecessary "the" in news pieces and other similar writings to describe people by their occupation. Example: "in those days, one of her close friends was the actor Ron Jeremy"It's just "actor Ron Jeremy," FFS. Just cut this out, New York Times and others.

 

[Jed]

"I know, right?"

 

[SacramentoBob]

"Supersized". Unless you are McDonalds, stop it.

So shuke can't say he likes girls with a supersized booty?

 

[SacramentoBob]

"Supersized". Unless you are McDonalds, stop it.

Yes.We have a VP who uses this. "We're going to take that idea and supersize it, which will bring in tons of revenue"He also likes "judo move". So he's doing a lot of judo moves to supersize deals.

WTF does "judo move" mean?

 

[Tom Servo]

Also time to retire "pump the brakes".Lesley Visser needs to pump the brakes on plastic surgery.

How about "tap the brakes there, Turbo?"

Take that too, Hoss.

 

[T Bell]

Have we reached the point where it would be quicker to name the words and phrases that are acceptable?

 

[Ilov80s]

"Supersized". Unless you are McDonalds, stop it.

Yes.We have a VP who uses this. "We're going to take that idea and supersize it, which will bring in tons of revenue"He also likes "judo move". So he's doing a lot of judo moves to supersize deals.

Also, I feel like this should have completely stopped 3-5 years ago. In one day, I read a CNN headline describing a tv show being longer as "supersized" and had a conversation with the coach of a few students of mine. He said, "We need to find a way supersize their grades...I see Joe did good on this assignment, but it was only worth 10 points. Can we supersize that one so it helps his grade more?"

 

[SacramentoBob]

"Supersized". Unless you are McDonalds, stop it.

Yes.We have a VP who uses this. "We're going to take that idea and supersize it, which will bring in tons of revenue"He also likes "judo move". So he's doing a lot of judo moves to supersize deals.

Also, I feel like this should have completely stopped 3-5 years ago. In one day, I read a CNN headline describing a tv show being longer as "supersized" and had a conversation with the coach of a few students of mine. He said, "We need to find a way supersize their grades...I see Joe did good on this assignment, but it was only worth 10 points. Can we supersize that one so it helps his grade more?"

Used in those contexts, they seem pretty dumb. I think it can have niche uses that are acceptable besides the McDonalds one.

 

[Fennis]

grammar nazi

 

[FlapJacks]

grammar nazi

anything "nazi" except actual nazis

 

[17seconds]

"honey boo boo child" used to get a laugh. Seeing this way too much. Every TV comedian has used it in a routine, Jodie Foster used it at the Golden Globes last night.When you are standing up on stage and getting no reaction from the audience, all you have to do is make some reference to honey boo boo and it's an instant cheap laugh.Time to stop.

 

[SacramentoBob]

"honey boo boo child" used to get a laugh. Seeing this way too much. Every TV comedian has used it in a routine, Jodie Foster used it at the Golden Globes last night.When you are standing up on stage and getting no reaction from the audience, all you have to do is make some reference to honey boo boo and it's an instant cheap laugh.Time to stop.

Time to take her show off the air.

 

[T Bell]

The one-word, inevitably female Facebook response to something "special" or touching: "love".

 

[SacramentoBob]

This may have been mentioned already, but I'm starting to think adding "guys" to the end of everything is a mistake.

 

[FlapJacks]

This may have been mentioned already, but I'm starting to think adding "guys" to the end of everything is a mistake.

SacramentoBobFanGuys are a little dismayed by this post...

 

[Leroy Hoard]

This may have been mentioned already, but I'm starting to think adding "guys" to the end of everything is a mistake.

SacramentoBobFanGuys are a little dismayed by this post...

On the other hand, "FlapJacksGuys" would be a decent name for a breakfast diner franchise.

 

[SacramentoBob]

This may have been mentioned already, but I'm starting to think adding "guys" to the end of everything is a mistake.

SacramentoBobFanGuys are a little dismayed by this post...

On the other hand, "FlapJacksGuys" would be a decent name for a breakfast diner franchise.

Right, I'm not saying get rid of it entirely. It's just gotten way overused.

 

[T Bell]

This may have been mentioned already, but I'm starting to think adding "guys" to the end of everything is a mistake.

SacramentoBobFanGuys are a little dismayed by this post...

On the other hand, "FlapJacksGuys" would be a decent name for a breakfast diner franchise.

Right, I'm not saying get rid of it entirely. It's just gotten way overused.

I'll be sure and pass that along to Joe, guy.

 

[jamny]

mouth-breathersknuckle-draggers

 

[Mr. Pickles]

"big data"

 

[Tom Servo]

catfish/catfishingIt's been three days and I'm already sick of it.

 

[jamny]

catfish/catfishingIt's been three days and I'm already sick of it.

what does that mean anyway?

 

[Ignoratio Elenchi]

Using the word "one" before a person's name. Boomer Esiason used to do this a lot on his radio show (probably still does, but I no longer listen). As in, "I went out to Jets camp and met with one Tim Tebow."

 

[SacramentoBob]

Momentum shift.

 

[Fennis]

lets see what twitter has to say

 

[ScottNorwood]

"Wow, just wow"

 

[Mister CIA]

This thread has achieved Dollar General status.

 

[Josie Maran]

After a semi-good run, I think it's time to scrap "wat?"

lolwut?

 

[SacramentoBob]

Using the word "one" before a person's name. Boomer Esiason used to do this a lot on his radio show (probably still does, but I no longer listen). As in, "I went out to Jets camp and met with one Tim Tebow."

It lets us know that he didn't speak to more than one Tim Tebow. I'll allow it.

 

[Tom Servo]

Using the word "one" before a person's name. Boomer Esiason used to do this a lot on his radio show (probably still does, but I no longer listen). As in, "I went out to Jets camp and met with one Tim Tebow."

It lets us know that he didn't speak to more than one Tim Tebow. I'll allow it.

[supreme Court]OVERRULED!

[/supreme Court]

 

[RenegadeGM]

"photobombing"

 

[SacramentoBob]

"Take this conversation offline."

 

[Mr. Pickles]

"Take this conversation offline."

In the past three hours I've heardingTalk about this offlineReach outBandwidth (referring to available time)Virtual officeValue addedTeam building

 

[SacramentoBob]

"As a parent..." or "As the father/mother of..."

 

[SacramentoBob]

"Take this conversation offline."

In the past three hours I've heardingTalk about this offlineReach outBandwidth (referring to available time)

These 4 are very common here. I'd support a law to deport these people.The internet has officially jumped the shark.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I'm really tiring of reading about company ecosystems, and I'm pretty sure it's only going to get worse. "Apple's ecosystem is growing stronger," and "I want to focus specifically on the entertainment ecosystems of Apple, Google and Microsoft".

 

[RenegadeGM]

"Dish"As in: "So-and-so will be appearing on the show today to promote her new movie and to dish about what really happened during production"Or: "He really dishes in his new book about his teammates and how he really feels about them"And that "Dish Nation" show is awful anyway.

 

[Aerial Assault]

"Dish"As in: "So-and-so will be appearing on the show today to promote her new movie and to dish about what really happened during production"Or: "He really dishes in his new book about his teammates and how he really feels about them"And that "Dish Nation" show is awful anyway.

Also, the ubiquitous "talks," as in "Kristen Stewart talks Twlilight XVII" in headlines/blurbs. I'm also tired of sideline reporters and other interviewers ordering celebs to "talk about" something, as in, "talk about when you were an accessory to murder in Atlanta." Please ask, don't issue commands.

 

[SacramentoBob]

I'm really tiring of reading about company ecosystems, and I'm pretty sure it's only going to get worse. "Apple's ecosystem is growing stronger," and "I want to focus specifically on the entertainment ecosystems of Apple, Google and Microsoft".

Thoughts on "walled garden"?

 

[Insein]

"said no one, ever."

That one is so useful though.

said no one, ever

Touche.

 

[Insein]

"I know, right?"

I know, right?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I'm really tiring of reading about company ecosystems, and I'm pretty sure it's only going to get worse. "Apple's ecosystem is growing stronger," and "I want to focus specifically on the entertainment ecosystems of Apple, Google and Microsoft".

Thoughts on "walled garden"?

Encountered them way too often in college. Does not like.

 

[Black Sunshine]

Whatnot

 

[FlapJacks]

Whatnot

BaBam!

 

[SacramentoBob]

Creeper.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Creeper.

How could you hate
?

 

[Mr. Pickles]

"love child"So creepy.

 

[mquinnjr]

Has putting "The" as an article in front of XYZ State University been mentioned yet? If not, please stop it. It's not impressing anyone.

 

[Aerial Assault]

Has putting "The" as an article in front of XYZ State University been mentioned yet? If not, please stop it. It's not impressing anyone.

Pretty sure this is just limited (at least officially) to Ohio State, but, yes. It annoys.

 

[Insein]

Has putting "The" as an article in front of XYZ State University been mentioned yet? If not, please stop it. It's not impressing anyone.

Pretty sure this is just limited (at least officially) to Ohio State, but, yes. It annoys.

Been mentioned a couple of times. Also "The U" in general is annoying.